We talk quite a bit on this blog about religion. I think it’s fair to say that I don’t have much respect for religion as a concept, or any given religion in particular. Often (particularly in the country that I live in) this confuses people, as religiosity is viewed as …

Taking lessons from the marriage equality movement, the American Humanist Association has continued its fight against the phrase ‘under god’ being a part of the pledge of allegiance by challenging the phrase’s inclusion in the pledge but basing the challenge on state laws. This same strategy was what first enabled …

I received the following chain letter from a family member not too long ago: Beyond Disrespect !!! In the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham asked the Lord to spare the city if he could find 50 righteous people. God responded to Abraham’s plea “If I find in Sodom fifty …

We talk quite a bit on this blog about religion. I think it’s fair to say that I don’t have much respect for religion as a concept, or any given religion in particular. Often (particularly in the country that I live in) this confuses people, as religiosity is viewed as …

Taking lessons from the marriage equality movement, the American Humanist Association has continued its fight against the phrase ‘under god’ being a part of the pledge of allegiance by challenging the phrase’s inclusion in the pledge but basing the challenge on state laws. This same strategy was what first enabled …

I received the following chain letter from a family member not too long ago: Beyond Disrespect !!! In the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham asked the Lord to spare the city if he could find 50 righteous people. God responded to Abraham’s plea “If I find in Sodom fifty …